Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Homemade Apple Crisp Shortbread Bars β theamazingfood. This delectable dessert features a buttery shortbread crust layered with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for any occasion, these bars bring together warm flavors and satisfying textures that make them a favorite among family and friends. Whether itβs a cozy evening at home or a festive gathering, these bars are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted or softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and prepare a 9Γ9 inch baking dish.
- Make the shortbread base by creaming together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour to form a dough. Press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- For the apple filling, toss sliced apples with flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg before layering over the shortbread base.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown and soft. Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of apples for varied flavor profiles; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best. For added crunch, consider mixing in nuts or using oats in the crumb topping.